A scientific investigation into the causes of the catastrophic Canberra bushfires of January 2003 where 474 homes were destroyed and four lives lost. Includes interviews with residents, scientists, environmentalists and fire-fighters.
Episode from the ABC TV series ‘Catalyst’ presented and narrated by Karina Kelly.
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In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
ACMI Viewing Booths
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B2001563
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wildfires
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wildfires - Australia
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
Digital Betacam [PAL]; Master
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation